Mother's Day

   Jarret and I spent Saturday at Emily and Matt's with family. It was so wonderful to be surrounded by all those strong Von Balson and Teaster women! Emily made it that much more special by surprising me with shirts she created for Marshall and Maddox. Marshall said, "This shirt is for you, Zuzu." My littlest supporters!
I brought some paper pink ribbons and everyone decorated one for my door at school. I'll put them on tomorrow.
  Today we went to Altama Presbyterian with Cathy and Lew. What a sweet group of people! After church we went to Captain Joe's Seafood for lunch. Very crowded, but the food is excellent.

  I want to thank my mom, Pearl Von Balson, for being such a wonderful role model. She is truly my inspiration and source of strength. I've seen her overcome much hardship and grief in the 55 years I've known her. She supported the family financially, emotionally, and spiritually. Even though she worked full-time, she still found time to listen to my little girl prattle, adolescent rants, and young mother questions without judging. There was never a time Mom said, " I don't have time." On June 18, she will turn 84. I can only hope and pray that I am as loved and respected by my children and grandchildren as she is by hers. I love you Mom!